The Metropolitan Museum of Art is cancelling its planned exhibit honouring British designer John Galliano, which had led to severe backlash in the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer's past antisemitic and racist statements.

Fashion designer says he decided 'it is best' not to hold event, apologizes for 'hurt I caused to the Jewish and Asian communities'; move welcomed by Jewish leaders

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned Met Gala exhibit centered on controversial fashion designer John Galliano.